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Protein Mac And Cheese Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, and protein-packed! This Protein Mac and Cheese blends cottage cheese and cheddar for a quick, delicious twist on the classic comfort food.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: High Protein
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Bailey Campbell

Ingredients

  • 300 g macaroni of choice
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Boil macaroni in salted water according to package directions. Cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a blender combine the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, cornstarch, salt and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the blended cheese mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
  • Add the cooked macaroni to the saucepan. Stir to coat all the pasta evenly with the cheese sauce.
  • Serve warm and enjoy a high protein twist in classic Mac and cheese!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1086mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g